1997-2000 Dodge Dakota, Durango and 1997-2001 Dodge Ram Recalled

Detroit, MI (SafetyAlerts) - The National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has published a recall affecting certain 1997-2000 Dodge Dakota, Durango and 1997-2001 Dodge Ram automobiles manufactured between August 1996 and April 2001.

On certain pickup trucks, the sound deadening
material inside the steering wheel could become detached from the cover and housing. When
this occurs, the material could interfere with the clockspring ribbon and cause an open
circuit.

The driver air bag system will become disabled,
and the air bag warning lamp will illuminate on the instrument panel.

216,100
vehicles are affected by this recall.

Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly.

The manufacturer has reported that owner
notification began June 18, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a
reasonable time should contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-843-1403.

[NHTSA Recall No.
01V153/DaimlerChrysler Recall No. 982]

Notice of this product warning was sent via email
to SafetyAlerts subscribers August
1, 2001. For more information regarding the SafetyAlerts free email alert service
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Important Note
Regarding Auto RecallsFrequently SafetyAlerts will list
auto recalls before
your dealer will know about them. If you have a vehicle
affected by one of these posted recalls be sure and
write down the NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number.
If your dealer doesn't know about therecall when you
check, ask them how they arenotified of recalls and
when the next update is due.

Did you know?During 2001 there were over1575 products recalled in the United
States for safety reasons!

The information contained herein has been obtained from sources that the Company believes to be reliable, however, the Company has not independently verified or confirmed the information and the recipient acknowledges that no representations or warranties are being made in connection with the use of the information.